Government of Texas

What are the term lengths of the two houses of the Texas Legislature? 

• House of Reps – 4 yrs
  Senate – 4 yrs
• House of Reps – 2 yrs
  Senate – 2 yrs
• House of Reps – 2 yrs
  Senate – 4 yrs
• House of Reps – 4 yrs
  Senate – 6 yrs

Who is the ‘lead’ position of the House of Representatives of Texas? 

• Speaker of the House
• Lieutenant Governor
• Governor
• Attorney General

Who is the ‘lead’ position of the Senate of Texas? 

• Speaker of the House
• Attorney General
• Lieutenant Governor
• Governor

How many people serve on county commissioners court? 

• 4
• 5
• 8
• 12

How large must a city in Texas be to have the right to home-rule? 

• 5,000 or more
• 50,000 or more
• 1,000 or more
• 15,000 or more

What are the two courts at the top of the Texas state court system?

• Texas Supreme Court & Court of Justices
• Court of Justices & Governor's Court
• Governor's Court & Court of Criminal Appeals
• Texas Supreme Court & Court of Criminal Appeals

Which of the following is NOT a source of income for county governments?

• property taxes
• military grants
• sales taxes
• money from state/federal govts

Which official heads the county commissioners court and is the most powerful local official? 

• County Judge
• District Judge
• City Mayor
• City Inspector

Which of the following major cities does NOT have a Council-Manager form of government? 

• San Antonio
• Austin
• Dallas
• Houston

What is the best known type of Special District? 

• Arts district
• Medical district
• Independent school district
• Independent court district